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Wander Franco sentenced to three years suspended prison in Dominican Republic
The Court of Appeals of Puerto Plata has revoked a previously granted judicial pardon for former Major League Baseball player Wander Franco, sentencing him to three years of suspended prison. The ruling follows his conviction for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor.
As part of the sentence, Franco must adhere to specific conditions, including remaining under judicial supervision and avoiding any contact, communication, or sexual relationship with the victim while she is a minor. He was also ordered to pay a fine of three minimum wages and the court mandated the forfeiture of 2.1 million pesos to the Dominican state.
The court also upheld a 10-year prison sentence for Martha Vanessa Chevalier, the victim's mother, who was found responsible for commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering. The legal proceedings have significantly impacted Franco's professional standing, leaving his future in Major League Baseball uncertain as the organization maintains its own disciplinary investigations.
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Alexander Mejía Mora · Antonio Espaillat · Antonio Espaillat López · Court of Appeals of Puerto Plata · Dominican Republic · First Collegiate Court of the National District · Franny González · Jet Set nightclub · Major League Baseball · Maribel Espaillat · Martha Vanessa Chevalier · Puerto Plata
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The previous classification of involuntary manslaughter carried a maximum penalty of two years. lavidamarcha.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Antonio and Maribel Espaillat are accused of involvement in the deaths of 236 people in the Jet Set nightclub collapse. lavidamarcha.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The defense claims the resolution violates the principle of legality and the presumption of innocence. lavidamarcha.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Judge Franny González changed the legal classification from involuntary manslaughter to homicide with eventual intent. lavidamarcha.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The maximum penalty for the new classification is 20 years of prison. lavidamarcha.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The First Collegiate Court of the National District scheduled the new trial for December 10. lavidamarcha.com
- [● 15 SOURCES] The Court of Appeals of Puerto Plata revoked the judicial pardon granted to Wander Franco. bonaocity.com.do · noticiassdn.com · barrigaverde.net · puntacanahits.com · elpregonerord.com · +6 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The prosecution had requested a five-year prison sentence for Wander Franco. bonaocity.com.do · noticiassdn.com · mediodigitalrd.com · barrigaverde.net · puntacanahits.com · +3 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Wander Franco was sentenced to three years of suspended prison. bonaocity.com.do · noticiassdn.com · barrigaverde.net · puntacanahits.com · elpregonerord.com · +6 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The court ordered the forfeiture of 2.1 million pesos to the Dominican state. bonaocity.com.do · noticiassdn.com · barrigaverde.net · puntacanahits.com · elpregonerord.com · +2 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Martha Vanessa Chevalier was sentenced to 10 years in prison. bonaocity.com.do · noticiassdn.com · barrigaverde.net · puntacanahits.com · elpregonerord.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Franco was fined three minimum wages. bonaocity.com.do · mediodigitalrd.com · puntacanahits.com